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A very large woman is waltzing with a very small man. Etching after J. Gillray, 1800.
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
- Date
- [between 1800 and 1899]
- Reference
- 34284i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
"Handkerchief waltz"; meaning that the small man clutches his partner by the handkerchief around her waist, since her waist is too large for him to grasp
Publication/Creation
London (Bridge Street) : John Miller ; Edinburgh : W. Blackwood, [between 1800 and 1899]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 21 x 17.5 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Waltzer au mouchoir.
Lettering note
Further lettering in pencil reads: Jas. Gillray del.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 34284i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores